March 4th, student protestors in Oakland picketed as part of ‘National Day of Action for Public Education.’ Protests started back in September 2009 at UCLA, and has now spread across the United States as an all-out movement to fight increased tuition costs for college students. The protests migrated to Colorado last week when about 600 people marched from Denver’s Metro Campus to the State Capitol. At the same time, protests turned violent at Northern California’s UC Berkley when police attempted to block a walking demonstration. Participants around the country were trying to shine a light on the growing number of students who will no longer be able to afford an education at their current colleges or universities. (more…)
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Increase enrolments with online training for hot careers in 2010 and beyond
Recently Lee Graham posted “The ‘magic sauce’ to increase student enrollment”, a very good article on a simple concept which works brilliantly to increase enrollments. Basically, the article was about offering relevant and timely courses. What is relevant and timely? In a time when there is high unemployment, finding the skills and career courses that will lead to stable employment and even growth opportunities is very relevant. In other words, students will take courses that, not only resonate with their personality and goals, but also support a sustainable career path far into the future. Therefore, now is the time to add classes with the secret sauce – courses that will be relevant for a very long time. (more…)
Distance learning professional? Develop or deliver online courses? National Distance Learning Week is your time to shine.
If you develop or deliver online courses, programs or software, anything that facilitates distance learning, there’s a week coming up soon that is specifically designed to showcase what you’ve got. National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) will be held on November 9-13, 2009. Sponsored by the United States Distance Learning Association, NDLW seeks to promote and celebrate the tremendous growth and accomplishments occurring today in distance learning programs offered by schools, businesses and governmental departments.
The purpose of NDLW is to generate greater awareness and appreciation for distance learning being administered through K-12, higher education, corporate and military programs, while recognizing leaders and best practices in the field. According to the USDLA, the goal for NDLW will be for schools, colleges, and corporations to conduct local events throughout the week to celebrate and promote the field of online learning. Any professional engaged in the day-to-day practice of administering distance learning (schools, colleges, corporations, military) and individuals and organizations providing online programs, products and services are encouraged to participate.
“The distance learning industry is fast-growing, ever-changing and so very necessary in our world today,” said Steve Gatlin, founder of Gatlin International. “We’re proud to be part of its evolution, and encourage everyone to take time out to celebrate and promote our industry during NDLW.”
More than 3.5 million college students are taking online courses and/or earning online college degrees. More than 700, 000 high school students are taking one or more online courses. During NDLW, schools, colleges and organizations will be showcasing their online programs for prospective students. Additionally, the USDLA will conduct a series of free webinars that week to feature various types of distance learning providers.
For more information on NDLW contact USDLA at 1.800.275.5162 or http://www.ndlw.org/.